Month: November 2017

Anthony Papa, an anti-drug war activist, author, and artist will speak at the University of Massachusetts Amherst on Monday December 4th. Papa will be discussing his second memoir, This Side of Freedom: Life after Clemency. The book is a riveting, compelling tale about Papa’s life as an activist, writer and artist. […]

The Oregon Liquor Control Commission (OLCC) today rolled out a series of videos highlighting how participation in the regulated cannabis industry ensures public safety, creates consumer confidence, and contributes to economic growth for businesses and the state. OLCC licensees share their stories and explain in their own words the value […]

By Mindi Hunt Since her early years, 68-year old Deedee Kirkwood has remained a revolutionary thinker in search for her niche in the world. The wild and curly haired, bohemian styled, mother and grandmother is modest when referred to as an activist. “I’m just a housewife and a grandmother with […]

On Saturday, December 2nd, there will be an expungement fair in Los Angeles, CA for people who are looking to get their felony records reduced, dismissed, or expunged of their criminal record. For anyone who has a criminal record of any kind, attorneys and paralegals from the Los Angeles County Public Defender’s […]

Advocates are working hard to bring legalization to Illinois. However, Illinois Governor Bruce Rauner is opposed to the idea. Below is an action alert that I received out of Illinois today that describes Rauner’s stance: In an interview with WSIL-TV in Marion yesterday, Gov. Bruce Rauner officially announced his opposition to ending […]

Professional athletes have big voices and it always makes me happy when I see a professional athlete, whether it be current or retired, use their voice to support worthwhile causes. I get particularly excited when I see sports figures publicly support cannabis. Sports leagues have always had large, loyal followings, […]

Congress is currently in the middle of a tax overhaul push. To be upfront and clear, I do not support the tax proposal. I think that the math is clear that it will overwhelmingly benefit the richest of rich people, and at the expense of the rest of Americans. The […]

It’s finally happening – the weekend in paradise marijuana industry professionals have been waiting for! The cannabis destination event of the year, the International Cannabis Business Conference (ICBC) Cannabis Island Retreat is kicking off in Kauai, Hawaii, THIS Friday night with a special VIP party hosted by the National Cannabis Industry Association, including […]

I received the following alert from New Approach Oregon: Oregon Congressman Earl Blumenauer, joined by a bipartisan group of legislators, is leading the fight to protect the medical marijuana laws of Oregon, and all states, from federal interference. A budget rider that prohibits the Justice Department from using federal funds to […]

New Frontier Data, the global cannabis industry authority in business intelligence and data analysis reporting, in partnership with The Green Hub, one of the first medical cannabis research and information platforms in Brazil, has just published its first in-depth look at the Brazilian nascent cannabis market, Medical Cannabis in Brazil: 2017 […]